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wes104 02-21-2019 12:27 AM


Originally Posted by CathedralCub (Post 1630897)
Good question, I don't have that torque spec in my head. I'm sure my manual has it but it's five degrees outside and I don't want to go out there. I just tighten it down tight, but not Methesulah tight. The straps hold the joint in, but they don't directly manage the torque being presented from the drive shaft.

found this http://www.randysdriveshaft.com/torque.html does 30-35 Lb Ft sound right. i bought a spicer 5-178X witch is a 1350 series

CathedralCub 02-21-2019 01:51 AM


Originally Posted by wes104 (Post 1630899)
found this http://www.randysdriveshaft.com/torque.html does 30-35 Lb Ft sound right. i bought a spicer 5-178X witch is a 1350 series

Yeah that seems okay. If I get a chance I'll look it up in the morning while the car is warming up.


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